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Panasonic VIERA TC-P50X1 50" Plasma TV

VIERA TC-P50X1 50
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    6 User Reviews
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    $669.00 - $944.92

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Panasonic VIERA TC-P50X1 50" Plasma TV

  • Reviewed by: djvoijwer

    04-25-09

    Duration of ownership: 0 Months

    Strengths: I think generally speaking it a good HDTV, but LCDs still topped off most Plasma. The biggest unsolved problem about plasma is its "burn in" problem. I recommend you to check out http://www.squidoo.com/best-hdtv to find out why LCDs are better than Plasma. It also have information on what best and cheapest HDTV to get in 2009.

    Weaknesses:Plasma's biggest weakness is that it will have screen glare when watched during day time. Another unsolved problem is the screen will have "burn in" if a still image is displayed too long.

    Overall Evaluation: Overall LCDs are less likely to have "burn in" problem when compared to plasma. LCDs are better to view during day and night time. In conclusion, I think LCDs have more advantage when compared to plasma.

  • Reviewed by:

    10-06-09

    Duration of ownership: 2 Months

    Strengths: Great Picture, surprisingly good speakers, easy set up

    Weaknesses:Fixed based, limited adjustment options

    Overall Evaluation: I waited until 2009 to buy a plasma (or LCD for that matter) tv because I thought they were overhyped. Furthermore, if I did not have HD, I felt that my old tube tvs had a better picture, and didn't cost me $1k+.Well, this tv has an amazing picture, truly high quality. My friends had a cheaper LG LCD tv, and that made me not want to buy a tv. But this has a great picture, especially with HD, and it was easy to set-up.I would recommend this. I've had it for about 2 months so far. The only complaint I have is with buydig, not the tv. The first tv I recieved was broken. Then, when they brought the replacement tv, they wouldn't take back the broken tv. So I have two of the same tvs in my house, and one has a broken plasma panel, and is just sitting in the front of my house.

  • Reviewed by:

    07-21-09

    Duration of ownership: 1

    Strengths: Size for value; easy set up; Amazing picture

    Weaknesses:Non-turnable base

    Overall Evaluation: I spent a lot of time doing research and decided that this was the one for me. The picture is incredible. The price set it in. After looking at some reviews I haven't seen any of the problems that anyone has reported. I definitely love it!!

  • Reviewed by: bullone

    05-29-09

    Duration of ownership: 2 Years

    Strengths: GREAT WITH WIDE SCREEN MOVIES

    Weaknesses:NONE

    Overall Evaluation: I have owned an earlier version of this HDTV (50 inch)for nearly two years, and watch over 250 movies per year. The comments made in an earlier review concerning wide-screen movies are completely without merit. I watch a new movie almost every night (Netflix customer) and most of them are wide-screen (meaning there is some black at the bottom and the top). There is no PERMANENT IMAGE RETENTION PROBLEM (lines at top and bottom). It is TEMPORARY and will go away if you watch TV for five minutes. I also have a "white picture" on an SD card to clean up the screen in a minute or so, but I really don't need to use it.I take all of my camera pictures in 16:9 and display them on the screen directly from the SD card. The pictures are fantastic. As for 720p, my son in law owns a 1080p Panasonic 50 incher, and if you sit more than 7ft. away from the screen, it is nearly impossible to tell the difference.I also own a smaller LCD (Toshiba)that is on the wall in the kitchen, so I am familiar with both technologies. My impression is that Plasma gives better colors, blacker blacks, better action performance, and is preferable for sizes 50 inches and up. LCD's are great for 37 inches or less, and it is a tossup in the 42-47 inch range.

  • Reviewed by:

    05-22-09

    Duration of ownership: 1 Months

    Strengths: Great picture

    Weaknesses:Not for movies, Poor customer service, Terrible manual

    Overall Evaluation: I thought I did adequate research before deciding on this Plasma TV. I was aware of image retention or "burn-in", but had read that newer Plasma TVs were less prone to it than older sets. I downloaded and read Panasonics manual before purchasing the TV. The manual raised more questions than it answered, so I called Panasonic tech support on numerous occasions. I was never told that watching wide screen movies on this TV would cause permanent image retention. At least not until it was too late. When I first stated calling, I was told that all I had to do was use the horizontal scrolling bar to remove any image. Now that my TV is ruined after one month of use, everyone I talk to at Panasonic tells me that I should not be watching wide screen movies on a plasma TV. No one at Panasonic cares about my situation or the damage to my TV. I have provided Panasonic every opportunity to make this situation right. They don't care about me and chances are they won't care about you if you have a problem either. This TV is probably fine if you don't plan to watch movies.

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